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16 May 2011

NEO: Mini Waitress Apron Tutorial

Waitressing wasn't one of my "student days" places of employment. I don't think I would have been a very good one anyway, so it's probably best, because I might just be a little too honest about food. They would ask about the fish dish and I'd say it was on the fishy side and they'd ask about the vegetable dish and I'd say it was on the mushy side and finally I'd tell them where they should go for really good food. But, I've got a couple of waitresses around here who rave about the food they serve and even bring dishes that weren't ordered.

These are easy peasy to make and you most likely have something on hand to use, even if you don't have some old handkerchiefs.

Ingredients:

handkerchief, or finish the edges of a square piece of fabric

trim

ribbon or fabric for tie

First stitch the trim along the edge of the backside. Fold the handkerchief up about 3 1/2", or a third of the way. Stitch on either side and then stitch two more lines for a pencil about 1/3 way over.

Use either a ribbon, or you can make your own tie out of fabric by folding a 4" X 48" piece in half hotdog ways, right sides together, stitch around, leaving a couple inches open to turn right side out. Pin handkerchief onto ribbon/tie and stitch across the top. I attached a little ribbon loop on the corner so these little waitresses can hang them up on the side of the kitchenette after their shifts. I also added the trim to the ends of the fabric tie and to the top of the handkerchief on one.

And speaking of their kitchenette, it is enjoying a brand new color, a deep orange with some retro-looking wrapping paper for the backsplash added for more personality.

Believe it or not, these photos are the same kitchenette with the same girl. How did that happen?

Great service, I tell ya.

And, of course, two waitresses are better than one.

The spray paint I used was Lobster Red, but it's a deep orange that has covered many things in my Never Enough Orange [NEO] sewing studio.

I love how fresh the colours are with the orange and white! so summery!you've got super cute waitresses there- you know I was wondering, I've seen some pretty cool sewing things having been whipped up by your sisters on their blogs, but yours seems to have the sewing bug-did you do it at college or anything?

So very pretty! I didn't like waitressing, for that same reason. The food wasn't good and I hated when people ordered what I KNEW was gross. Then my tip went down. But it did make me a nicer person to be waited upon when I go out to eat:). I love these, Katy!

So, you would recommend spray painting furniture? My daughter's furniture is brown and she would like it white. We were just going to use the paint we bought for her walls, but would spray paint be better? Thanks,Chris

Madsta-I learned most the sewing basics in high school and took a class at college, but it wasn't that beneficial. The best thing to do is just doing it. All my sisters do a bit of sewing, Ann probably the most, but they are plenty creative in other areas.

Bethany-that was purchased in Mexico for super cheap, but I don't think it's that difficult to make--I'll look into doing a tutorial for it.

Chris-Spray paint is definitely more expensive, but I like the look of the no-brush strokes, and with a smaller job, it isn't too bad. I think I used 2-3 cans on this one. It also seems to last and is easy to touch up. I spray paint most anything I can get my hands on ;)

We have the same little kitchen, and I am trying to convince 3 1/2 year old Elisha that we should paint it. He however doesn't love change, so I couldn't even persuade him with pictures of your (his favorite colour-orange) amazing new kitchen! Maybe soon. Thanks for sharing